AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
SAFCo Selects TCI as Finance Software Partner
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Southern Auto Finance Co. announced it has teamed up with TCI to use its DecisionLender software to automate and improve SAFCo's indirect lending activities. SAFCo said it expects the new platform to be launched during the ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Expands Relationship with Experian Automotive
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind., and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – J.D. Byrider recently announced that it has expanded its use of Experian Automotive's AutoCheck vehicle history solutions to include all vehicles in its 14 corporately owned dealerships operating as J.D. Byrider Company Stores. "We're ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Cypress Develops Software Interface for DealerTrack
Thursday, May. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Cypress Software Systems LP announced it has developed a software interface that connects DealerTrack's auto financing software and dealer network with Cypress' Mark IV consumer loan automation software. Through the software, DealerTrack offers dealers the opportunity ... [Read More]
Compli Appoints Senior VP of Sales/Marketing and Southwest Sales Manager
Thursday, May. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli recently announced two new executive appointments. Richard Potter now serves as the company's senior vice president of sales and marketing, while Jamie Apt has been named sales manager for the Southwestern region. "We are very excited to ... [Read More]
Finance Express Buys Tracker from Manheim
Thursday, May. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently announced that it has purchased the Tracker Dealer Management System from Manheim. Executives said that, while the Tracker product will no longer be offered for sale, they plan to provide technical support for ... [Read More]
CarMax Looks to Continue Growth Strategy, Capture More Market Share
Thursday, May. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RICHMOND, Va. — CarMax recently released its annual report, which discusses all aspects of business, including the president's forecast that the company could double its footprint in the next five years. As the company's primary focus is selling used vehicles to ... [Read More]
NABD Shares Industry Benchmarks
Thursday, May. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — At the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers Conference in mid-May, Ken Shilson, founder of the group, presented new annual industry benchmarks. NABD worked with Subprime Analytics and NCM Associates to collect and compile the data. The 2006 ... [Read More]
MatchMyRide.com Offers Free Listing Services for Dealers
Thursday, May. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — In 2005, Anthony Santora created MatchMyRide.com to serve as a bridge between automotive buyers and sellers. The site was primarily launched to connect private sellers to buyers. However, after moving more than 4,000 vehicles in the first ... [Read More]
MAFS Opens Eight New Dealer Service Centers
Thursday, May. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Automotive Financial Services recently announced the opening of eight new dealer service centers throughout the U.S. According to officials, all centers will provide the company's range of financial services, in addition to other Manheim products, including Simulcast and ... [Read More]
CIQ/Voisys and AFS Software Partner for New CRM Solution, More
Thursday, May. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla., and CAREFREE, Ariz. — CIQ/Voisys and AFS Software recently announced their collaboration on a new customer relationship management solution — CustomerIQ — created specifically for the needs of the CIQ/Voisys dealership base. The new CRM program can provide stores with lead ... [Read More]
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